Mystic Masks, Rosy Pink Nights, Rolling Cheese, and Full Moons — 4 Top Mesmerizing World Festivals
Are you a hodophile who is always on the go? Do you get awestruck by the exquisite cultures of the world? Have you been looking for travel ideas for bucket list? Are you a party animal always up for colorful celebrations and festivities? Then you are in the right place. As we will talk about the 3 most interesting world festivals that an avid nature-loving traveler should take advantage of. Let’s jump on the safari right away.
1. White Nights (Saint Petersburg, Russia)
Save the Dates: 23rd May to 29th July
White nights in Saint Petersburg are an enchanting phenomenon. They cast a mystic spell on all the travelers around the world who are smitten by wanderlust. Evidently, it is where the midnight sun remains for the longest period. The sun does not drop lower than 6 degrees below the horizon.
At midnight, when the sun finally sets, it washes the entire city in a rosy pink hue, and the city comes to life. Here you can enjoy both local and international talents in different forms of art, like opera, ballet, and classical music. If you marvel at the fireworks, light, and water show, then do not forget to attend the Scarlet Sails show.
2. Venice Carnival (Venice, Italy)
Save the Dates: 8th to 25th February
If you are intrigued by masquerades, masked balls, and mask competitions, then Venice Carnival must be a definite on your bucket list. It all began in the 12th century as a Venetian celebration after the triumphant victory against the Patriarch of Aquileia.
In order to remove any social differences and to protect their identity, Venetians used to wear masks, which later began a tradition. There are super fancy events that are invite-only. You shall not feel disheartened as there are as many free street parties and concerts.
3. Mooncake Festival (All Across China)
Save the Date: 15th of 8th Chinese Month
Our previous talk about nights will remain incomplete without mentioning the mighty moon! Are you a lunar lover (like me) and can stare all night long at the moon starry-eyed? Then immediately harness your traveling backpack as we are going to the Mooncake Festival happening all over China.
It is one of the biggest events in the Chinese calendar, where thousands of moon lovers come together under the sky to stare at the full moon. As your mouth would be wide open gaping at the moon’s mightiness so, keeping it stuffed with the local mooncakes will be of great help.
4. Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling Festival (England)
Save the Date: Bank Holiday Monday
Moon and cheese are synonymous, right? This cheese rolling festival is one of the most strange food festivals in the World. Where you have to roll a big, round Gloucester cheese down Cooper’s Hill and run after it.
Around 5000 people come together to chase the cheese. The first person who crosses the finish line wins the cheese. If you are getting agitated thinking about all the food getting wasted, then we must tell you that nowadays replica cheeses are being used instead.
Bottom Line
Summing it all up, if you are a globe trotter who loves masked balls, illuminated nights, cheese on your pizza, and the fullest moon, then you shall not think twice about visiting these 4 top world festivals.
